Scarlett Johansson Biography

Scarlett Johansson has appeared in several critically-acclaimed movies, received four golden globe nominations, and recently signed on with the world's leading cosmetic company. What has taken others a lifetime to achieve, Scarlett has accomplished before her 23rd birthday. Her confident attitude and sophisticated performances reveal a mature young woman who is truly wise beyond her years. Scarlett Marie Johansson was born on November 22nd, 1984 in New York, New York. She attended the Professional Children's School in Manhattan and graduated in 2002. While still in her teenage years, Johansson starred in the 1996 film Manny and Lo, and also had a role in the critically acclaimed film The Horse Whisperer. After being rejected from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Scarlett decided to pursue acting on a full time basis. It would be a wise decision, one resulting in an amazing four Golden Globe nominations in less then three years. Johansson co-starred with super-star Bill Murray in the 2003 comedy Lost in Translation, which was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Scarlett's nod for Best Actress. Her dramatic role in the film adaptation of the novel Girl With a Pearl Earring earned her a second chance at the Award for Best Actress. Although A Love Song for Bobby Long was met with lukewarm reception by movie-goers, Johansson's performances was praised by critics, earning her another nod from the prestigious Academy. Match Point, directed by the legendary Woody Allen, would result in an amazing fourth nomination for Scarlett, this time for Best Supporting Actress. When not acting, this versatile star may also be seen in Calvin Klein advertisements, modeling for Louis Vuitton, or working as a spokesperson for L Oreal. Known for being proud of her body, this actress posed nude, along with actress Keira Knightley, on a 2006 issue of Vanity Fair. She has several upcoming movies in the works, including The Nanny Diaries and Amazon. Scarlett has been known for her involvement with older men. She was romantically linked to the 37-year-old Benicio Del Toro at the young age of nineteen and it was widely rumored that the two enjoyed a steamy make-out session on an elevator. Del Toro is an Academy Award winning actor who has appeared in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, when he played Thompson's drug-fiend lawyer, as well as 21 Grams and Traffic. Johansson was also romantically involved with the older Jared Leto. Jared, the former fianc of Cameron Diaz, had a lead role in the unsuccessful drama My So-Called Life, when he shared the screen with Claire Danes. Scarlett is now involved with the only slightly older actor Josh Hartnett.

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